Yayy to my first post of 2022. Living-Lex is going what maybe 3 years strong?!! That’s amazing. I’ve been postponing this post for a while because honestly didn’t know what to give y’all. I wasn’t interested in my usual numerical New Year’s goals list because much hasn’t changed since last year. Workout, eat right, build confidence blah blah blah. All though all these goals are important, I wanted a switch up. So I just decided why not share just a little update. An update on habits that are actually helping me complete my goals.
Current Entertainment
Everybody needs a good de-stress activity. For me, that is watching something entertaining. That could be a movie, couple shows, TikTok etc.
Currently, I have been obsessed with reliving my childhood by watching old TV shows. When I was 12 years old, I had my own room, with a TV for the first time. That was a huge deal for me because that meant privacy. That meant staying up late reading Nicholas Spark’s Novels. This room with the small 20-inch screen meant freedom without the scolding eye. But that also meant watching Sex and The City. Dude when I tell you I had no business watching this show at 12, I mean it. I was still in the phase where none of my crushes gave me the time of day and my lisp was still too prominent for me to be flirting without bathing guys in spit. But I remember being obsessed with Carrie Bradshaw and now more than a decade later I’m still obsessed. Maybe it’s because I just moved to NJ/NY area and I’m relating to these girls a lot more than I thought. But it’s refreshing. Refreshing, yet weird for me to relate to 4 middle-aged white women. That is just so hard to do on TV nowadays. A show that doesn’t focus on race or lack of it tbh. Yet, you can still enjoy it.
Current Self-Care habits
Obviously, if you are not new to my blog you know that self-care is pretty important to me. I have a post that you can click here, that talks all about how to apply your love languages to yourself, so check that out if you haven’t. I know it’s getting cold out so we might be feeling a little down. This year, I have undertaken a new form of self-care: therapy. I feel like therapy is becoming more widely accepted, but still, there is some stigma to it. Even when I tell people now that I have a therapist, they stop with concern in their eyes and ask “Is everything alright?” I mean I had my reason for getting a therapist at first but even going through that I still think it’s helpful having more than just your best friends or “boys” to vent to. Because let’s be honest, you both are probably just propagating toxic habits within each other and no one wants that.
Currently Feeling
I am currently feeling really hopeful and excited. I know everybody says the same thing every new year. But I honestly think 2022 could be a good year! Currently working on goals that could hopefully change the trajectory of my future. I am trying really hard to be more consistent with my writing and branch into other forms of writing besides blogging. I am making and maintaining (always been bad at this part) current and new relationships. As well as updated my morning and night routine to incorporate studying because I do plan on going back to school. I honestly really feel like that “it” girl.
Currently looking forward to
It’s my first time living in a place where I have to face harsh below 20 degrees weather for more than just a cute second. I am so over it. I’m ready to wear a lot fewer clothes, high heels, and bright colors. I can already imagine myself working remotely in a nice villa with a few margaritas in tow.. (just kidding if you happen to work at my company). I’m not only looking forward to summertime in NY but a summer trip outside the country 🤞🏾
Currently Learning
Friends, family, and finances are my three main goals for 2022. I am really trying to build my financial literacy. I’ve been experimenting with different podcasts and my favorite one so far is “The Table with Anthony Oneal”. I love that he incorporates smart financial decisions with Christianity and dating.
I haven’t started, but I am finally trying to branch out of fiction and read personal development/financial growth books. That is all I have to say with that because if I hate it…at least I tried.
